Ray-Pec Connect

Empowering Education: AI's Role in Student Choice

In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with Technology Director Ryan Gooding and Instructional Design And Technology Coordinator Karmin Ricker to talk about the potential pitfalls and the positive impact that AI could have in the classroom for both teachers and students.

Activities: Something for Everyone

In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with district Activities Director Dr. Kristina Martin and East Middle School Assistant Principal Cristin Blunt to talk about the activities that are offered at the middle and high school levels and the benefits that come with participation.

Empowering Our Littlest Learners

In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with the Director of Shull Early Center, Mary Shatford, to talk about the choices that are offered to the parents of children before they get to kindergarten and how important that time is for their development.

Student Voice and Choice - Not Just for High School Students

In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with the Director of Elementary Education, Michelle Hofmann and Creekmoor Elementary Principal, Ashley Tegenkamp, to talk about the choices that are available for students at the elementary level and what their goals are for offerings in the future.

Unlocking Potential: Navigating Unique Opportunities at the LEAD Center

In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with the Director of the LEAD Center Abe Lewis, Enterprise and Design teacher Stefani Russ, and Teacher Academy instructor Carma Richey to talk about the variety of opportunities available at the LEAD Center and what future programming and growth will look like.

A Balanced Smorgasbord

In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with Director of Secondary of Education Dr. Glenna Bult, to talk about the smorgasbord of opportunities available to secondary students and the importance of balancing traditional classroom education with more hands-on opportunities.

What is a School District of Choice?

In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with Ray-Pec Chief of Staff, Dr. Al Voelker, and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Kristel Barr, to talk about what it means to become a school district of choice and what that will look like for the Ray-Pec School District moving forward.

All about Proposition RP-1

In this episode, learn more about Proposition RP-1, which will be on the April 4 ballot for Raymore-Peculiar voters. Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle visits with School Board President Ruth Johnson and Dr. Lisa Hatfield, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, about Prop RP-1 and how it will help the District recruit and retain staff. 
 

Learn More About Supports for Students and Families

In this episode, learn more about how Ray-Pec staff members stand in the gap to help meet the non-academic needs of students. Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle visits with Student Support Coordinator Allison Scott, and two Family School Liaisons, Alicia Gedwillo and Addison Schultz.

Life as a High School Student Today

In this episode, high school students tell what they like about attending Ray-Pec High School and what they wish adults understood about life as a teenager today. Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle visits with Senior Mia Abnos, Senior Trey Doss, Junior Becky Philips, and Junior Isabella Talley.